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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sexually Transmitted Diseases After Age 50

Romance is alive even when you
are in your 60's!

Many younger people are uncomfortable when they think about romance and dating among people in their 50's, 60's, 70's or even older. However, Baby Boomers know that just because we have a few more wrinkles, we aren't dead yet. Many people remain sexually active for decades after retirement.

When you live in an over-55 community, you are well aware that many of the single adults in these communities are enjoying love and romance the second time around. People who are widowed and divorced are meeting and enjoying the relaxed feeling of not having to worry about pregnancy, children and all those responsibilities. However, the one thing that many of them are not thinking about are sexually transmitted diseases!

Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates for People over 50 are Going Up!

According to a CNN report dated May 10, 2011, there has been a significant increase in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, chlamydia and HIV/AIDS in people over the age of 50. In fact, approximately one-quarter of the people in the US who are living with HIV/AIDS are over the age of 50!

Sexually Active People Still Need to Use Condoms

Part of the problem is that Baby Boomers are not using condoms to protect themselves from STD's. Since they no longer have to worry about pregnancy, they feel that condoms are not important. As a result, among men who are NOT in a monogamous relationship, the rate of condom use is about 53% for men in their 20's and only about 28% for men in their 50's. This decrease in condom use as we age is fueling the dramatic increase in STD's among people who are age 50 and older.

Hopefully, we can all get the word out to our loved ones that they are not safe from sexually related problems simply because they are over the age of 50. Anyone who is sexually active and not in a monogamous relationship needs to take precautions. There are enough serious medical problems that will harm our health and slow us down as we age. We don't need to add to our health issues by exposing ourselves to preventable diseases.

If You Have Been Exposed to an STD - Get Treated!

If you suspect that you may already have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease, do not ignore it. Contact your physician right away to get medical attention. Many new treatments are helping people with sexually transmitted diseases live long, healthy lives.

In addition, take responsibility and make sure that your do not pass this disease on to other people. Make sure that a condom is used whenever you engage in sexual activities and follow your physician's recommendations.

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2 comments:

Oral, vaginal and anal sex can spread sexually transmitted diseases. In some cases, the risk of contracting a particular disease is greater or lower depending on the specific practice and the actual disease in question.

For example, herpes can spread very easily via oral sex. HIV, however, is more commonly associated with anal and vaginal transmission.

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